Auto Electrician – Wessels Mine at South32 December, 2023

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South32 is a globally diversified metals and mining company with a high quality, well maintained portfolio and highly talented people with strong commercial, technical, industry and in-country experience. We are committed to making a difference from the ground up. We do this by developing high quality natural resources in a way that improves people’…

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an auto electrician you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of wiring diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
  • Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
  • Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
  • Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
  • Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
  • Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on Underground Mining Equipment (CAT R1600/R1700 Loaders, CAT AD30 Trucks, Fermel Marveriks, Atlas Copco 282 Rocket Boomer, Atlas Copco 282s, Atlas Copco 235H Boltecs, Epiroc Boomer S2);
  • Experience in performing major re-wiring and harness repairs on these types of machines will be advantageous

Qualifications for this role are:

  • Grade 12;
  • N2 Technical Certificate;
  • Auto Electrician Trade Test;
  • Valid drivers license.

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